Hotels near Bruhan Mutt, Chitradurga

A step towards spiritual awakening, righteousness, self-enlightenment and social transformation will lead one into the premises of Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Bruhan Mutt, which has been ranked high, since centuries, for its selfless visions and principles. For the past three centuries, the mutt has been sincerely involved in religious, social, educational and cultural activities. The Bruhan Mutt was born from the ideals of the great Sharanas like Basaveshwara and others who have left behind a cultural and literary saga that has lead mankind from darkness to light.

The feelings and experiences of the Sharanas were expressed through verses which were easily comprehended by the common man as well. People from all over the world came to be a part of this social revolution and the forum was hence named 'Anubhava Mantap'. It was initially guided by Basaveshwara but later followed by various leaders who had successfully kept up-to it's vision. The Bruhan Mutt was built by Baramana Nayaka, the ruler of Chitradurga, in honour of Murige Shantha veera Swamiji. The mutt has since then been headed by numerous Swamijis who have been known for their profound knowledge and scholarly faculties.

Facts about the mutt that would fascinate you:

• it was established in the 17th century A.D.
• Since the first guru, Sri Murige Swamiji-I to the present, Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, twenty spiritual leaders have headed the mutt.
• The tomb constructed for Murige Swamiji-I is known as Karthru Gaddige.